Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures.
Five Happy Things {Week 20/2025}
On Monday I took part in Mass Observation Day on the 12th May. The project aims to record everyday life in Britain and anyone can submit their diary for the day to the Mass Observation archive.
My kids were kept busy with their after school activities. My son went kayaking after school with with Explorers, my daughter went climbing at Harrowall.
Over the weekend we went into London to go and see the Land Rovers of London meet up in Belgrave Square. My daughter loves Land Rovers so she was very excited to see so many different ones. Whilst we were in London we went to Liberty to see the I Am. We Are. Liberty. exhibition and the Liberty Patchwork House, each square made by the creative community who love Liberty fabrics. It was really lovely to see it up close and I wish I had contributed a square to it.
I’ve been busy working on my MakeBox Modern English Paper Piecing Ladybird. This was a kit I bought a while ago but really want to make. I replaced some of the fabrics which Liberty fabrics but it’s proving quite tricky to make.
When my sewing gets difficult I turn to reading and have chosen Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple as my current book. I do love Dorothy Whipple and I’m enjoying this so far.
What’s made you happy this week?
I recently started trying my hand at embroidery, and it’s been making me very happy. I have you to thank for that!
What a cool quilt! It sounds like a creative week. Hope you have another great week!
How neat that London is close enough for you to visit like that. Sounds like a nice experience.
Wow! My mom loved embroidery before. She loved to embroider our bags and dresses when we were children.
Loved reading your happy moments from the week! The coronation afternoon tea sounded so fun, and I totally get the joy of finding little things that brighten your day. Thanks for sharing your slice of happiness!
I love all of the crafts that you do. It makes me want yo start. Sounds like a busy week for you and the family.
The liberty patchwork house looks so cool, so many pretty fabrics. Sounds like you’ve had a fun week x
I love Land Rovers as well, they’re amazing cars…My next car is going to be a Land Rover for sure….
Sounds like a wonderful time that you had and love that your kids are staying busy with after school activities. The Liberty Patchwork House sounds awesome!
Your weekly happy lists are such a lovely tradition. They remind me to reflect on the good in my own week, too.
The Mass Observation Day project sounds very interesting. Looks like you’ve had a busy and happy week!
I enjoy reading about your 5 happy things. Keep up with your craftwork, it’s very satisfying when you see it coming together.
Your children’s after school activities sound like so much fun! Ours just do the normal art club and forest club. Glad you had fun in London.
I loved reading about your week. It sounds like such a lovely mix of creative projects and family adventures. That Liberty Patchwork House sounds incredible, and now I’m curious to check out Dorothy Whipple too.